Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken breast sautéed with whole wheat penne in a silky, vibrant basil pesto sauce folded with fresh baby spinach.

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NUTRITION

495kcal
Protein
53.1g
Fat
22.4g
Carbs
24.2g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup cooked whole wheat penne

1.5 tbsp basil pesto

2 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

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PREPARATION

  • 1

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season evenly with the sea salt and black pepper.

  • 2

    Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  • 3

    Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  • 4

    While the chicken cooks, whisk together the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

  • 5

    Reduce the skillet heat to low; add the cooked penne and fresh baby spinach to the pan with the chicken.

  • 6

    Pour the pesto yogurt sauce over the pasta mixture and toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted and the pasta is thoroughly coated.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

This is an example of a meal that Solin would create to include in your personalized meal plan.

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken breast sautéed with whole wheat penne in a silky, vibrant basil pesto sauce folded with fresh baby spinach.

NUTRITION

495kcal
Protein
53.1g
Fat
22.4g
Carbs
24.2g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup cooked whole wheat penne

1.5 tbsp basil pesto

2 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 cup fresh baby spinach

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

PREPARATION

  • 1

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season evenly with the sea salt and black pepper.

  • 2

    Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  • 3

    Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  • 4

    While the chicken cooks, whisk together the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

  • 5

    Reduce the skillet heat to low; add the cooked penne and fresh baby spinach to the pan with the chicken.

  • 6

    Pour the pesto yogurt sauce over the pasta mixture and toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted and the pasta is thoroughly coated.